Golf Course Equipment Operator - Great Waters Golf Course

Reynolds Lake Oconee; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Lake Oconee is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance worker to care for all course areas and the maintenance facility. You will operate hand-held equipment and power tools, and ensure daily upkeep of greens, tees, bunkers, cart paths, and equipment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety rules; weekend/overtime availability is common in Golf Course Maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Experience on golf course or construction site preferred.
• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Weather conditions require flexibility and endurance.
• Knowledge of golf rules and etiquette is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course areas and maintenance facility.
• Operate hand-held equipment and power tools.
• Keep sprinkler heads and valve boxes maintained.
• Maintain bunkers and cart paths.
• Walk and mow greens and tees.
• Daily equipment and facility cleanup.
• Safety compliance and report issues.
• Spread mulch as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains all golf course areas and maintenance facility. Involves use of hand-held type equipment such as:
• Weed eater Self-propelled walking mower
• Backpack and push blowers Fly-mower
• Edger Rake and shovel
• Dew whips Core pusher
• Picks and pitchforks Level lawn
• Operate utility cart in a safe manner always keeping feet inside the cart
• Maintains sprinkler heads and valve boxes
• Maintains bunkers
• Maintains cart paths (edge and blow)
• Walk Mow Greens and Tees
• Daily cleanup of equipment and facility
• Blow Fairways and Rough
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and report any issues or repairs needed to the Equipment Manager.
• Spread pine and hardwood mulch 3 times per week. Involves standing, load/unload mulch and hand spreading.
• All other duties as required by the supervision.

Safety Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs.
• Use personal protective equipment as trained and required. Wear safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe boots when required, sunscreen, gloves, and seatbelts when required.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Report safety or hazard concerns to management.
• Reports any on the job injury to management immediately.
• Take personal responsibility for safety every day.
• Report equipment issues to Equipment Manager immediately.

Qualifications:

• Prefer previous experience on golf course or construction site (including use of Heavy Equipment)
• Operate equipment with precision and care.
• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel and work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Open to receiving feedback regarding performance
• Punctuality is a must.
• Knowledge of golf rules and etiquette is a plus.

Schedule:

• Golf Course Maintenance operates 7 days per week. Employees must be available to work weekends and overtime hours as required.